Tommy Dew's Walking History Tour
Tommy Dew's Walking History Tour
Tommy Dew's Walking History Tour
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Charleston, South Carolina
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2024
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Kevin
4 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Tommy takes you back in time to the Deep South. You get a perspective on southern life that you really never understood before. The freedom of religion is explained thoroughly and you understand why religion is a huge part of Charlestons history. You learn the importance of Charleston in both the revolutionary and civil wars. From the cemeteries, churches, revolutionary era homes all the way down to the battery where fort sumpter can be seen tommy has you engrossed in the history of this forgotten Great City in America. As a catholic New Yorker I was not offended by Tommy’s “southerners viewpoint” I found him him to be honest and passionate and very knowledgeable in Charleston’s history going back to pre revolutionary times. I also believe it is important to know how people in this part of the country think about the past in order for us all to make a better future. I would recommend this tour to every open minded person that wants to relive a piece of southern history. If I ever make it back to Charleston I would absolutely take this tour again.
Written July 12, 2022
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John Hayes
21 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
This was fun and really informative. Tommy does present a compelling defense of southern culture and how it developed. It is not a perspective I have ever heard and I think it is an important to hear. Most importantly is his analysis of the difference of Northern and Southern culture, it’s development and how the country changed over time.
Some reviews have questioned his facts as did I but it did not take away from his enthusiasm or his history of Charleston itself. This is going to spur me me to read more history and revisit the start of the Civil War.
This a must tour primarily because it makes you think… many tours just review facts and figures.
Thank you Tommy!
Some reviews have questioned his facts as did I but it did not take away from his enthusiasm or his history of Charleston itself. This is going to spur me me to read more history and revisit the start of the Civil War.
This a must tour primarily because it makes you think… many tours just review facts and figures.
Thank you Tommy!
Written May 14, 2021
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ITB0676
Swainsboro, GA13 contributions
Mar 2022
My friends and I went on Tommy Dew's Walking History Tour back in 2008. I was so impressed with it that when my parents and I decided to take my niece to Charleston for her birthday, I told them we had do his tour again. 13 1/2 years later, the tour is still as good as it was before! Tommy is obviously passionate about telling Charleston's history, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. On another trip to Charleston, the group I was with chose to go on a different tour. It was a disappointment after having been on Tommy's tour. If you are going to Charleston, this is a tour that you don't want to miss!
Written March 29, 2022
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Gayle W
2 contributions
Nov 2021
Tommy Dew's walking tour of Charleston was interesting and informative. We had never been in Charleston and were unfamiliar with the incredible history in the city. Tommy was so knowledgeable, not overwhelming us with facts, but weaving it all together as we walked through the historic parts of the city, seeing the fabulous churches, cemeteries, the first theater in America, homes of some of our nation's founders, gardens that were not to be believed, etc.
Written August 26, 2022
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Scott M
9 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Tommy is a charming narrator of all-things Charleston and southern history. He covers a lot of history and Charleston lore in an engaging and easy manner, drawing you in to the wonder of this old city. You won’t be disappointed and I’ll guaranty you’ll learn something new.
Written October 10, 2022
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Ashley R
1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
My husband and I have been on multiple Tommy Dew Walking Tours. We were first recommended his tour on our honeymoon in 2009, and rediscovered him on an anniversary visit in 2020. We have been back to Charleston twice since then, and Tommy's tour is the ONLY "Must Dew" we have on our list. He is insightful and humorous, and his ability to tailor each tour for his individual audience is unparalleled. Not to mention that his passion for history is contagious! I highly recommended TDWT to anyone who wants a taste of Charleston, and to learn why this fair city is the most beautiful in America.
Written August 1, 2023
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Brett M
Fort Belvoir, VA3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Four us toured with Tommy in early April 2023. He was knowledgeable, funny, insightful, well-read, comprehensive and full of stories that illustrated Charleston incredibly!
From his religious perspective to his linguistic observations, Tommy's tour filled my head and heart for appreciation for Charleston!
Tommy has an insiders preference for this awesome town but also the historian's context and he brings that combination of passion and perspective to his tours.
I cannot recommend Tommy enough! 5 Stars and more!
From his religious perspective to his linguistic observations, Tommy's tour filled my head and heart for appreciation for Charleston!
Tommy has an insiders preference for this awesome town but also the historian's context and he brings that combination of passion and perspective to his tours.
I cannot recommend Tommy enough! 5 Stars and more!
Written April 3, 2023
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Rebecca W
4 contributions
Jan 2023
Our party of 4 enjoyed learning about Charleston through the eyes of a knowledgable historian and long-time resident. Coming from New England, we heard a broader narrative about the settling of the South, the wars, and the diversity of it’s people. The tour inspired us to learn more, to look beyond what we learned in school and to understand that there is more than one side to our American story.
Written January 27, 2023
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Philip G
1 contribution
Jul 2022
Plain and simple....Tommy Dew's tour is outstanding..and is both highly recommended and praised.
Tommy mixes the raw history of the Holy city with charm, amazing facts and an remarkable overview of why Charleston is unique.
I've now taken his tour three times and each time it gets better. I've even tried to stump Tommy on Charleston history, but I've never succeeded.
If you want the best tour in Charleston, I can't imagine anyone better.
Thank you Tommy!
Tommy mixes the raw history of the Holy city with charm, amazing facts and an remarkable overview of why Charleston is unique.
I've now taken his tour three times and each time it gets better. I've even tried to stump Tommy on Charleston history, but I've never succeeded.
If you want the best tour in Charleston, I can't imagine anyone better.
Thank you Tommy!
Written August 20, 2022
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imissneworleans
Houston, TX152 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
This tour guide came highly recommended and I'm so glad I went. Tommy Dew is a charming, knowledgeable, interesting, enthusiastic tour guide, who knows and loves his city. He explained not just the history of the city but also the culture of the South and how it came to be. Interesting and fun. I highly recommend this tour for adults.
Written May 7, 2021
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